Jade Rhode

Education: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics, Rhodes University (2020-2022)

Experience: Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News (2024), editorial intern for BONA Magazine at Habari Media (April 2023 - April 2024), fashion sub-editor at Activate (2021-2022), freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News (2020-2021)

Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

1896 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Inflation, when I catch you": 1994 till slip grocery prices stun woman

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"Dream big, work hard": Reddam House learners bag global scholarship and theatre wins

People

7 days ago

"We're going to the Cape Flats": Generous UK man donates Shoprite items to the community

People

8 days ago

"South Africa will never leave them": Top countries for South African emigrants stun locals

People

8 days ago

"Never experienced such professionalism": Woman praises SAPS officer's swift service after phone theft

People

8 days ago

"Heaven's finally approved": First graduate in family celebrates breaking generational curses

Family and Relationships

8 days ago

"I'm not really bothered": South African-British woman loses one of her passports on plane

People

8 days ago

A popular South African-British content creator, UK Thanos, shared that she lost one of her passports on a flight from Türkiye. Her demeanour amused online users.

"One step at a time": Retail worker flaunts home achievements thanks to 'small salary'

People

8 days ago

A young woman shared a TikTok video showing how she improved her home with her 'small salary.' Online community members were impressed by her achievements.

"My forever sisters": Qhawekazi Mazaleni shares video montage of Miss South Africa finalists

People

9 days ago

Miss South Africa 2025 winner Qhawekazi Mazaleni shared a sweet video montage showing the special moments she experienced with the Top 10 finalists.

"Living out her vows": Wife helping bodybuilding husband in wheelchair enjoy beach impresses South Africans

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

A South African bodybuilder, Charles 'Chico' Oppelt, shared a TikTok video showing how his wife helped him from his wheelchair to the water at the beach.

"It’s a 'rich people' hobby": Man reconsiders cycling after seeing expensive gear

People

9 days ago

A young man reconsidered cycling as a hobby after seeing the sky-high prices for gear. The online crowd expressed disbelief and suggested affordable alternatives.

"Adorable and convenient": Man's disposable braai intrigues South Africans

People

9 days ago

A South African man demonstrated how he uses a disposable braai, perfect for small portions of meat. Local social media users were in awe of the convenience.

"I will continue to shout Qhawe's name": Homba Mazaleni's TikTok account hacked, addresses hackers

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

Homba Mazaleni shared that her TikTok account had been hacked after she posted videos supporting her sister Qhawekazi Mazaleni's Miss South Africa 2025 win.

"Give yourself a fighting chance": Man shares how he maintains straight A's for exams

People

9 days ago

A South African man shared two methods for people to achieve distinctions, as he did with his exam papers, and emphasised learning how to answer questions.

"Start with a wheelbarrow": Woman shares unemployed man wants wife to buy him a bakkie

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

A qualified management accountant revealed that a woman's unemployed husband wanted her to buy him a Toyota bakkie, surpassing her R19,000 salary.

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